The park is located at the corner of **Phillips Street** and **South Euclid Avenue**.
The park was first purchased in **February 1926** for water purposes and was later named after **Juan Bautista De Anza**, a historic figure who opened a route across the mountains and desert from **Sonora, Mexico** to the **San Gabriel Mission**.
Additional land was purchased in **1967** and **1969** for recreation and parks purposes, expanding the park's area.
The park offers a wide range of activities for kids to play and enjoy, making it a great place for families to spend time together.
Visitors have praised the park for being **clean**, **big**, and having **great programs**, making it a lovely place to visit and enjoy the outdoors.